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May 27, 2025 MHC Recipe

Butternut, Kale & Quinoa Salad

Butternut, Kale and Quinoa Salad
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Course: Salad
Servings: 4 (click to scale)

Ingredients

For the Roasted Butternut Squash

  • 8 oz butternut squash diced
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp olive oil

For the Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped

For the Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 4 cup kale chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
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Instructions

For the Roasted Butternut Squash

  • Preheat the oven to 425F Degrees.
  • Line the baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
  • Place the diced butternut squash into a mixing bowl. Toss with the pepper, salt, and oil.
  • Spread out vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheets careful not to crowd the baking sheet. Roast until fork tender and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

For the Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

  • Combine all ingredients except oil and thyme in a blender. Blend on medium speed and slowly drizzle in oil to emulsify. Finish with fresh thyme.
  • Refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.

To Assemble each Salad

  • In a large bowl add the 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup butternut squash, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, 1 cup kale, 1 tablespoon cranberries, and 1 tablespoon red onions. Mix well and add to entree bowl.
  • Serve with 2 oz. Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 5g
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